Research Capabilities

Post-combustion emissions control

Diagnostic and analytical technology

  • Real-time, in-situ IC engine emission measurement technology
  • Detailed IC engine exhaust species analysis

Fuels technology

Stationary power

Engine technology

  • Advanced IC engine emission control strategies
  • Spark ignition sciences
  • Experimental hardware development and evaluation

Modeling/simulation/nonlinear dynamics

Facilities

Highlights

ORNL, Da Vinci sign licensing agreement . . .
ORNL technology for analyzing automotive engine oil has been licensed to a Texas firm.

Transportation - Maximum capacity . . .
ORNL is partnering with SBE Inc. to help test and improve electric vehicle capacitors.

Transportation - Wider tires increase cargo load . . .
Wide tires on tractor-trailers enable additional cargo to be added without compromising fuel efficiency.